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Regular fish oil supplement use might increase first-time heart disease and stroke risk
Regular use of fish oil supplements might increase—rather than lessen—the risk of first-time heart disease and stroke among those in good cardiovascular health, but may slow progression of existing poor cardiovascular ...
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Pedestrians may be twice as likely to be hit by electric/hybrid cars as petrol/diesel ones
Pedestrians may be twice as likely to be hit by an electric or hybrid car as those powered by gasoline or diesel, finds a study of 2013–17 casualty rates in Great Britain, and published online in the Journal of Epidemiology ...
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Some teen girls clocking up close to 6 smartphone hours/day, Finnish study finds
Some teenage girls are clocking up close to 6 hours a day on their smartphones, with a significant proportion of them likely addicted to social media, finds research published online in the journal Archives of Disease in ...
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Researchers find connection between PFAS exposure in men and the health of their offspring
Wayne State University researchers are reporting new findings that demonstrate a link between exposure to per- and polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) in males and health issues in their offspring.
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Specialized weight navigation program shows higher use of evidence-based treatments, more weight lost than usual care
Giving high-risk patients access to an obesity specialist through their regular primary care clinic increased their chances of receiving at least one evidence-based weight-management treatment, and led to more weight lost ...
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Cannabis edibles are triggering poisonings among older users
The legalization of cannabis and the popularity of its edible versions is having an unexpected effect: More seniors landing in emergency departments with overdoses.
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New study reveals stark partisan differences in perceptions of COVID-19 disparities in the U.S.
Since the earliest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, there have been clear partisan differences around public health guidelines such as mask use and vaccinations. A new study from the University of Minnesota School of Public ...
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Germicidal lamps using UV-C radiation may pose health safety issues
A new research paper titled "Germicidal lamps using UV-C radiation may pose health safety issues: a biomolecular analysis of their effects on apoptosis and senescence" has been published in Aging.
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Ultra-processed foods increase cardiometabolic risk in children, study finds
A study led by the University of Rovira i Virgili's (URV) Human Nutrition Unit has associated the consumption of ultra-processed foods products with a greater risk of overweight, increased blood sugar and worse levels of ...
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More research needed on health effects of airborne ultrasound that's increasingly used in virtual reality tech
Airborne ultrasound exposure guidelines from 1984 are being revisited by the International Commission on Non-Ionizing Radiation Protection (ICNIRP) due to their use in emerging technology.
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Study offers ways to boost participation in program promoting healthy pregnancies, infant growth
Home visiting programs are effective in promoting healthy pregnancies, birth outcomes and infant growth and development—and new University of Michigan research offers ways to increase participation among eligible families.
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Gun violence touches nearly 60% of Black Americans—and predicts disability
Roughly 60% of all Black Americans are exposed to some form of gun violence, and such exposures predict elevated rates of disability, according to Rutgers Health research.
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Research reveals major health care, communication challenges for migrant domestic workers in Hong Kong
Migrant domestic workers support many Hong Kong working families in childcare and household duties but their own personal needs seldom receive significant attention.
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Researchers hope to bridge gap in care and treatment for heart disease in women
Researchers at the Ludeman Family Center for Women's Health Research published a paper in the Journal for Women's Health Research that calls attention to how doctors can better diagnose and treat coronary heart disease (CHD) ...
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Q&A: Cicadas and tinnitus—here's what you need to know
For many Illinois residents, the droning call of cicadas is central to summer's soundscape. But this year looks—and sounds—a bit different, courtesy of a timely collision between cicada Broods XIII and XIX. The two broods ...
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AI can help improve ER admission decisions, study finds
Generative artificial intelligence (AI), such as GPT-4, can help predict whether an emergency room patient needs to be admitted to the hospital even with only minimal training on a limited number of records, according to ...
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Nighttime heat significantly increases the risk of stroke, study shows
In a recent study, researchers from Helmholtz Munich and the Augsburg University Hospital led by Dr. Alexandra Schneider show that nocturnal heat significantly increases the risk of stroke. The findings can contribute to ...
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UK asylum process damaging to health, report reveals
The U.K.'s asylum process is damaging to the health and well-being of people seeking sanctuary—according to a new study from the University of East Anglia.
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Is hard water bad for you? Two water quality engineers explain the potential benefits and pitfalls
When you turn on your faucet to get a glass of water or wash your face, you're probably not thinking about what's in your water—besides water. Depending on where you live and whether you have a water-softening system, your ...
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Pandemic agreement would not infringe state sovereignty: WHO
A global agreement on pandemic prevention, preparedness and response, which is still in negotiation, would not encroach on state sovereignty, the World Health Organization insisted Tuesday.
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